Summary
North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. This marks the second launch this month and comes as South Korea's president visits China. North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, aims to bolster missile development and demonstrate progress before a major political meeting.
Key Facts
- North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
- This is the second missile launch by North Korea in January 2024.
- South Korea's and Japan's authorities confirmed the missile activity.
- The missiles fell into an area outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
- The launch happened as South Korea’s President is visiting China.
- Kim Jong Un is preparing for a significant political meeting in North Korea.
- Pyongyang wants to expand and modernize its missile capabilities.
- North Korea is under U.N. resolutions that ban ballistic missile tests but continues to conduct them.
